Methane plume detected in China
On 7 Apr 2026, the EnMAP - DLR satellite saw methane escaping at about 474 kg/h from a coal mine.
Evidence packet
If it continued at this rate for 24 hours it would release about 11.4 tonnes of methane.
- Detected
- 7 Apr 2026 · 03:56 UTC
- Satellite
- EnMAP - DLR
- Sector
- Coal
- Wind
- Plume drifting towards the N · 4.1 m/s
- Coordinates
- 39.8444, 112.96333
Open in Google Maps (satellite) - UNEP plume ID
e1b3398d-908c-4778-bdd2-e3bf0151fa58
Likely operator
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Emitting site
CHN_S_500 · Coal mine facility (generic)
6 plumes detected at this site
Status
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Cite as: UNEP IMEO MARS plume e1b3398d-908c-4778-bdd2-e3bf0151fa58, via Methane Leaks (https://www.methaneleaks.com/plume/e1b3398d-908c-4778-bdd2-e3bf0151fa58), accessed 5 Oct 2026.